Katy Perry Triumphs in Trademark Dispute Against Australian Designer

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:43:35 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Katy Perry Triumphs in Trademark Dispute Against Australian Designer

Katy Perry successfully defends her name in an Australian court against a designer using her birth name, reinforcing her control over her trademark.


In a recent ruling, Katy Perry has prevailed in a legal battle concerning her name, effectively countering a lawsuit from an Australian designer who operates under the name Katie Perry. The case, which had previously sided with designer Katie Taylor, arose from Perry's use of her name for merchandising during her 2014 Australian tour.

On Friday, three judges overturned last year's decision that granted favor to Taylor, stating that Perry had established trademark use of her name five years before Taylor initiated her clothing business. The court emphasized that by that period, Perry had already built a significant international reputation in the entertainment industry. The judges also annulled Taylor's trademark registration, marking a decisive win for Perry.

Taylor expressed her disappointment following the ruling, comparing the situation to "David and Goliath." She stated her devastation to the Sydney Morning Herald and lamented the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the legal dispute between two determined women, both striving to promote their brands.

While acknowledging the efforts of both women in establishing their businesses, the judges noted the parallel paths they took prior to becoming aware of each other. "Both women put blood, sweat and tears into developing their businesses," the judges remarked. The previous ruling had even drawn a parallel to one of Perry's renowned songs, emphasizing the intertwined journeys of the two women.

As Perry's legal turbulence resolves, she is now focusing on her upcoming Lifetimes world tour scheduled for early 2025, coinciding with the release of her comeback album, "143."

MORE ON THEME

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:07:31 GMT

US Influencer Faces Outrage After Snatching Baby Wombat in Australia

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:07:31 GMT
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:02:40 GMT

Outrage Following US Influencer's Baby Wombat Incident Leads to Departure from Australia

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:02:40 GMT
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:54:53 GMT

Shock and Outrage as Influencer Disturbs Australian Wildlife

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:54:53 GMT
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:18:14 GMT

Outrage in Australia as Influencer Films Disturbing Interaction with Baby Wombat

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:18:14 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:48:40 GMT

US Influencer Faces Backlash for Disturbing Wildlife Encounter in Australia

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:48:40 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:39:50 GMT

US Influencer Faces Outrage Over Shocking Wombat Incident

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:39:50 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:49:41 GMT

**Chinese Naval Movements Prompt Security Concerns in Australia**

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:49:41 GMT
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:44:47 GMT

Trade Tensions Rise as Trump Reinstates Steel and Aluminium Tariffs

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:44:47 GMT
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:46:11 GMT

**Australian Police Declare Explosive Caravan Plot a Hoax Linked to Organized Crime**

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:46:11 GMT
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:09:09 GMT

Romanian Presidential Candidate Banned from Election Sparks Violence

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:09:09 GMT
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:56:39 GMT

Romanian Far-Right Candidate Denied Candidacy in Election Rerun

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:56:39 GMT
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:51:36 GMT

Cyclone Chaos: Eastern Australia Faces Massive Blackouts and Flooding

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:51:36 GMT
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 06:23:46 GMT

Body Discovered in Floods Amidst Storm Devastation in Australia

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 06:23:46 GMT
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT

Flooding Fears Persist in Eastern Australia as Former Cyclone Alfred Lingers

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:27:01 GMT
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:48:45 GMT

Storm Alfred's Impact: Mass Blackouts and Evacuations in Australia

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:48:45 GMT
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:12:19 GMT

**Australia Braces for Severe Weather as Cyclone Alfred Downgraded**

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:12:19 GMT
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:57:46 GMT

South Korean Court Orders Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's Release

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:57:46 GMT
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:32:59 GMT

Teen Armored with Shotgun Overpowered by Passengers on Flight

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:32:59 GMT
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:49:29 GMT

The Legacy of James Harrison: The Man Who Saved Millions With His Blood

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:49:29 GMT
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:22 GMT

**Blatter and Platini Return to Swiss Court Over Fraud Charges**

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:45:22 GMT

Follow us

© 2024 SwissX REDD UK ltd. All Rights Reserved.